You may have them in your cupboards. Maybe, you use them, still. Beware: they are dangerous, illegal, harmful… and are the subject of a recall or ban by the European sanitary authorities. Underneath, you may find all the cosmetic products targeted by the RAPEX alert system this week: hair dyes, toothpastes and lightening products containing prohibited and/or dangerous substances and contaminated with bacteria.
Hair dye
Brand: Mayuri Henna 
Name: Premium Quality Henna Powder
Reference: natural black MON- CCRR, 1AR-0018, REG.Nº. 1069611
Batch number: MFG.LIC Nº.:32/2/2013
Barcode: 8904242800010
• Country of origin: India
• Notifying country: Slovenia
Risk type: Chemical, Microbiological
The final product contains an excessive amount of p-phenylenediamine (PPD) (measured value: 9.8%).
PPD is an extreme skin sensitiser and can trigger allergic contact dermatitis.
Additionally, the product contains an excessive amount of aerobic mesophilic bacteria (measured value: 30000 cfu/g).
If used on damaged skin or if the product comes in contact with the eyes it may cause infection or irritation.
The product does not comply with the Cosmetics Regulation.
Measures taken by economic operators: Recall of the product from end users (By: Importer)
Toothpaste
Brand: Apatite 
Name: Professional 7%
Barcode: 8809130168978
• Country of origin: Republic of Korea
• Notifying country: Lithuania
Risk type: Chemical
According to the list of ingredients the product contains aminocaproic acid, which use is banned in cosmetic products. Aminocaproic acid is an antifibrinolytic drug, which impairs the normal break down of blood clots, increasing the risk thrombocytopenia and posing a risk for persons under anticoagulation therapy.
The product does not comply with the Cosmetics Regulation.
Measures ordered by public authorities (to: Importer): Withdrawal of the product from the market
Toothpaste
Brand: Apatite 
Name: Denta Care Toothpaste
Barcode: 8809130169302
• Country of origin: Republic of Korea
• Notifying country: Lithuania
Risk type: Chemical
According to the list of ingredients the product contains aminocaproic acid, which use is banned in cosmetic products. Aminocaproic acid is an antifibrinolytic drug, which impairs the normal break down of blood clots, increasing the risk thrombocytopenia and posing a risk for persons under anticoagulation therapy.
The product does not comply with the Cosmetics Regulation.
Measures ordered by public authorities (to: Importer): Withdrawal of the product from the market
Toothpaste
Brand: Apatite 
Name: Newchito Plus-1 Toothpaste
Barcode: 8809130169326
• Country of origin: Republic of Korea
• Notifying country: Lithuania
Risk type: Chemical
According to the list of ingredients the product contains aminocaproic acid, which use is banned in cosmetic products. Aminocaproic acid is an antifibrinolytic drug, which impairs the normal break down of blood clots, increasing the risk thrombocytopenia and posing a risk for persons under anticoagulation therapy.
The product does not comply with the Cosmetics Regulation.
Measures ordered by public authorities (to: Importer): Withdrawal of the product from the market
Toothpaste
Brand: Apatite 
Name: Whitening Toothpaste
Barcode: 8809130160415
• Country of origin: Republic of Korea
• Notifying country: Lithuania
Risk type: Chemical
According to the list of ingredients the product contains aminocaproic acid, which use is banned in cosmetic products. Aminocaproic acid is an antifibrinolytic drug, which impairs the normal break down of blood clots, increasing the risk thrombocytopenia and posing a risk for persons under anticoagulation therapy.
The product does not comply with the Cosmetics Regulation.
Measures ordered by public authorities (to: Importer): Withdrawal of the product from the market
Shampoo/shower gel
Brand: Bevola 
Names:
> I. Bevola Duschgel (shower gel) 3in1 Energy Kick
> II. Bevola Shampoo Mandelmilch (almond milk)
> III. Bevola Shower Gel Mango & Peach
> IV. Bevola Shower Gel Wild Rose
Batch numbers: I. 92030019 / II. 91830019 / III. 91400019 / IV. 91410019
Barcodes: I. EAN 4337185214998 / II. EAN 4337185214059 / III. EAN 4337185216046 / IV. EAN 4337185216060
• Country of origin: Germany
• Notifying country: Germany
Risk type: Microbiological
The product contains an excessive amount of aerobic mesophilic bacteria, including Pluralibacter gergoviae bacteria which may be considered opportunistic pathogen and is often resistant to antibiotics.
If used on damaged skin or by immunocompromised users, or if it comes into contact with the eyes or mucous membrane, the product may cause infection or irritation.
The product does not comply with the Cosmetics Regulation.
Measures taken by economic operators: Recall of the product from end users, Withdrawal of the product from the market (By: Distributor, Manufacturer)
Skin lightening product
Brand: Radiant Glow botanical 
Name: Brightening lotion
Barcode: 5055046400098
• Country of origin: United Kingdom
• Notifying country: Norway
Risk type: Chemical
The product contains hydroquinone (measured value: 0.05% by weight).
Hydroquinone can cause skin irritation and dermatitis and might also induce cancer.
The product does not comply with the Cosmetics Regulation.
Measures ordered by public authorities (to: Distributor): Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures
Skin lightening product
Brand: Fair and White, Miss White 
Name: Lightening body lotion
Batch number: BN56587
Barcode: 877917004502
• Country of origin: France
• Notifying country: Norway
Risk type: Chemical
The product contains hydroquinone (measured value: 5.4% by weight).
Hydroquinone can cause skin irritation and dermatitis and might also induce cancer.
The product does not comply with the Cosmetics Regulation.
Measures ordered by public authorities (to: Distributor): Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures
Source
• Rapid Alert System - Weekly Reports, Report 44, European Comission, 01/11/2019
